140th Saint Marsh
Minnesota · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
140th Saint Marsh is a productive birding destination in Minnesota, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Great Horned Owl among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Carolina Wren (Northern)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green-winged Teal
Great Horned Owl
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
American Tree Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
Northern Cardinal
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Harrier
Pileated Woodpecker
Bald Eagle
Rough-legged Hawk
White-throated Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.